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Pauless Family History

Pauless Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Paules, Lawless, Paule, Paulhus, Harless, Pless, Wanless, Pauls

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Where is the Pauless family from?

You can see how Pauless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pauless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pauless families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pauless's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pauless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Pauless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauless census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Pauless. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Pauless. For the veterans among your Pauless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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